This highly anticipated celestial event, known as Mars opposition, occurs when Mars, Earth, and the sun align perfectly, placing Mars at its closest to Earth. The result is a dazzling display as ...

Viewers in New York will get a chance to see Vesta close to opposition after the sun goes down on May 2. The asteroid will ...

With the help of the Royal Astronomical Society, we’ve brought you information on Mars’s opposition, and the other events in the sky you can look forward to over the next few months.